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Smarter Learning for New Managers: A Fresh Take on Leadership Development
If you’re stepping into a leadership role and feeling like you’re meant to already know how to lead, you’re not alone. It’s one of the...

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Mar 242 min read
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What Terry Pratchett Taught Me About Leadership and Coaching at Work
The importance of coaching at work as a leadership skill.

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Feb 72 min read
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Launch Day: The Power Playbook: Supercharge Your Coaching at Work E-learning Course is Here! 🎉
Today’s the day - Our new coaching e-learning course, 'The Power Playbook: Supercharge Your Coaching at Work', launched today! Today’s...

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Jan 151 min read
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What a fantastic way to end the week!
New e-course, The Power Playbook: Supercharge Your Coaching at Work ready to commence Alpha testing! Launches in early 2025.

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Nov 29, 20241 min read
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It’s life Jim, but not as we know it
Yesterday, when I reposted about why criticising a previous job holder was a bad idea I jokingly added on one of my reposts ‘This repost...

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Oct 24, 20242 min read
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Taking Over from Someone Else? Here’s Why Criticising the Previous Job Holder Is a Bad Idea (And What to Do Instead)
Starting a new role can be exciting (and a little nerve-wracking!). But if you’ve taken over from someone who left, was fired, or moved...

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Oct 23, 20242 min read
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Life: Little Me's Big Adventure
Throwback to the 1970s: Me at c3 years old, staring into space, probably wondering what the future holds (or possibly where the loos...

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Oct 17, 20242 min read
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If you don’t like something, change it
Transitioning into a leadership role can be challenging, especially when you’re used to doing everything yourself. But leadership isn’t...

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Oct 16, 20241 min read
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The Power of Active Listening
Covey ’s simple observation cuts to the heart of one of the most essential skills for any manager: active listening . Many new and...

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Oct 13, 20241 min read
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What Agatha Christie Teaches Us About Coaching
Agatha Christie is known for her intricate plots and deep understanding of human nature. But did you know her work holds great lessons...

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Oct 7, 20242 min read
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Calling All New and Aspiring Managers: Want to kickstart your leadership?
We’re delighted to have reached another milestone today with the full launch of our fantastic online course for new and aspiring managers.

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Oct 5, 20241 min read
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Tried microlearning yet?
As part of our own growth mindset, we wanted to share a microlearning moment with you: https://app.7taps.com/bxkn4HJyv2Fo

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Sep 27, 20241 min read
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From tiny acorns…
Delighted to announce a major milestone today with the launch of ‘I want to start coaching at work’ on one of our chosen platforms!

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Sep 17, 20241 min read
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It might only be small, but it’s mine and I’ll celebrate it none the less!
Nearly a week ago Keely Hodgkinson, the 22-year-old British middle-distance runner, stormed to a superb victory in the 800m final at the...

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Aug 9, 20243 min read
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SkyNet or freedom at last?
Like it or loathe it, AI is not going away. Learn about it, understand it, embrace it, tame it. The genie may not be out of the bottle...

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Jul 26, 20241 min read
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The Alchemist shares first videos from ‘I want to coach at work’
We’re delighted to announce that we have published the first video extracts from our I want to coach at work’ e-learning programme, which...

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Jul 22, 20241 min read
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Driving Success: The Power of Coaching in Professional Development
In today's fast-paced and ever-changing professional landscape, the importance of continuous learning and development cannot be...

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Jul 17, 20242 min read
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Maximise Learning: Effective E-Learning Design and Development
In today's digital age, e-learning has become an integral part of the learning and development industry. With the increasing demand for...

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Jul 17, 20242 min read
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Unlocking Potential: A Guide to Team Building Strategies
Team building is a vital component of any successful business. It goes beyond simply getting individuals to work together; it's about...

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Jul 17, 20242 min read
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